A group of journalists bearded the director in his den to ask how he was going to deal with the crisis.
Who's going to beard the lion in her den and explain what's gone wrong?
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
beard someone in den — beard (someone) in (their) den to visit an important person in the place where they work, in order to tell or ask them something unpleasant. A group of journalists bearded the director in his den to ask how he was going to deal with the crisis.… … New idioms dictionary
beard someone in their den — beard (someone) in (their) den to visit an important person in the place where they work, in order to tell or ask them something unpleasant. A group of journalists bearded the director in his den to ask how he was going to deal with the crisis.… … New idioms dictionary
beard in den — beard (someone) in (their) den to visit an important person in the place where they work, in order to tell or ask them something unpleasant. A group of journalists bearded the director in his den to ask how he was going to deal with the crisis.… … New idioms dictionary
beard — beard1 S3 [bıəd US bırd] n [: Old English;] 1.) hair that grows around a man s chin and cheeks →↑moustache 2.) something similar to a beard, such as hair growing on an animal s chin >bearded adj beard 2 beard2 v … Dictionary of contemporary English
beard — 1 noun (C) 1 hair that grows around a man s chin compare moustache 2 something similar to a beard, such as hair growing on an animal s chin bearded adjective 2 verb (T) beard sb in their den to go and see someone who has influence or authority,… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
beard´like´ — beard «bihrd», noun, verb. –n. 1. the hair growing on a man s face, especially on his chin and cheeks. 2. something resembling or suggesting this. The chin tuft of a goat is a beard; so are the stiff hairs around the beak of a bird. 3. Informal.… … Useful english dictionary
Den (Pharaoh) — Den (Pharaoh) in hieroglyphs Reign: 42 years Predecessor: Djet Successor: Anedjib … Wikipedia
beard the lion in his own den — If you confront a powerful or dangerous rival on their territory, you are bearding the lion in his own den … The small dictionary of idiomes
beard the lion in his den — DEFY DANGER, face up to danger, confront/brave danger. → lion * * * beard the lion in his den (or lair) confront or challenge someone on their own ground … Useful english dictionary
beard the lion in his own den — If you confront a powerful or dangerous rival on their territory, you are bearding the lion in his own den. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
